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1/4 Turn Straight Stop Valve (1/2" x 3/8")

BrassCraft

1/4 Turn Straight Stop Valve (1/2" x 3/8")

(1870 reviews)

Old multi-turn gate valves corrode, seize up, and fail exactly when you need them most - during an emergency. I replace every gate valve I encounter with a quarter-turn ball valve like this BrassCraft. One quarter turn and the water is completely off. No spinning the handle 20 times hoping it still works. The brass body won't corrode, and the ball valve mechanism is virtually maintenance-free. This is a $12 upgrade that prevents $10,000 water damage.

Best for: Upgrading old gate valves to reliable quarter-turn shut-offs
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Features

  • 1/4 turn ball valve operation
  • 1/2" nominal push connect x 3/8" OD compression
  • Lead-free brass body
  • Chrome-plated finish
  • No-tools push-connect installation

Pros

  • Instant shut-off in emergencies
  • Replaces unreliable gate valves
  • Lead-free brass won't corrode
  • $12 prevents $10K water damage

Cons

  • Verify your pipe size before ordering
  • Push-connect requires clean, round pipe
  • May need compression fitting adapter